Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination after Biden’s withdrawal, potentially becoming the first Black woman president.
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DeLisa Guerrier makes history as the first Black woman to build Nashville’s newest amusement park, Storyville Gardens, set to open in 2025 with a focus on literacy and family entertainment.
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Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells makes history as the first Black woman installed as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, focusing on community engagement and radical love.
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Discover how Abner Haynes and Leon King broke racial barriers as the first Black players on an integrated Texas college football team in 1956, changing sports history.
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Greene County, Alabama, celebrates its 55th Freedom Day, honoring the historic 1969 special election that led to the first all-Black county leadership in the nation.
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Dr. Enid Pinkney, first Black president of Dade Heritage Trust, honored for her lifelong dedication to preserving Miami’s Black history and cultural landmarks.
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Tevin Goodridge DaSilva makes history as the first Vincentian-born male to pilot an American Airlines flight to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a milestone in
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Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black player, offers support to heal team rift following Enzo Fernandez’s racism scandal, emphasizing education and understanding.
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Jerry Edwards Jr. makes history as the first Black federal judge for the Western District of Louisiana, emphasizing diversity and community engagement in his new role.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Bessie Hudson, Orange County’s first black female firefighter, as she breaks barriers and paves the way for future generations in the fire service.
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